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Ruby-crowned Kinglet


Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 10 N: 1052] (4319)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-19 20:37
Viewed: 573
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spring is finally here in southern Ontario. Last week was warm and sunny. The nature almost exploded – buds, flowers and insects appeared almost overnight. The first migratory birds appeared in Wabukayne Park. Ruby-crowned Kinglet is one of them. Next - the warblers...


This little and restless birds are very difficult to photograph. They never stay still for more then a second and are all the time inside thick bushes


One of North America's smallest birds, the Ruby-crowned Kinglet can be recognized by its constant wing-flicking. The male shows its red crown only infrequently.

Description
Tiny bird.
Dull, olive-green.
Wingbars.
Eyering.
Short tail.
In constant motion, continually flicking its wings.
Male with red crown (usually hidden).

Size: 9-11 cm (4-4 in)
Wingspan: 16-18 cm (6-7 in)
Weight: 5-10 g (0.18-0.35 ounces)

Other Names
Roitelet à couronne rubis (French)
Reyezuelo de Rojo, Reyezuelo Monicolorado, Reyezuelo de Coronilla Colorado, Reyezuelo (Spanish)


Cool Facts
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is a tiny bird that lays a very large clutch of eggs. Although the eggs themselves weigh only 0.65 g (0.02 oz), an entire clutch can weigh as much as the female herself.
(from "All About Birds")
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Hi Mario,
what a beautiful bird,
excellent sharpness and colors.
Rishabh

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-04-19 21:30]

Hi Mario , a very good photo of this little bird , focus and details are very clear , composition is good , and I like the way the branches act to frame the little bird. thanks for sharing.

Regards

Art

Hello Mario,

Beautiful composition. Very nice pose of the bird. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Great light and beautiful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello %Mario,
Very good natural light. Excellent sharpness. Great moment. Well exposed. Colours okay.
Well done!
TFS
Annick

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3091 W: 234 N: 5896] (19880)
  • [2008-04-20 14:13]

Hello, Mario.
Great pose of that bird, on the verge of flying off...
Or is he trying to keep his balance?
Very sharp details and good catchlight in the eye.
TFS. : )

hello Mario

excellent close shot of this bird, i love your POV
showing the underparts of the bird's plumage,
is lovely that litlle catch-light at the eye,
sharpness and details of the plumage are excellent, TFS

Asbed

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 784 W: 0 N: 1558] (7176)
  • [2008-04-21 6:10]

Hello Mario
Nice image of a species I had never seen before.Good POV and sharp image with great plumage detail.Colors are beautiful.Nice catch light also.
TFS Michel

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 11 N: 1441] (4949)
  • [2008-04-21 12:04]

Hi Mario

Great close shot of the Kinglet.
Nicely composed with a great POV and a very nice pose by the bird
Superb feather detail, beautiful colours and lovely light.

Hil

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